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The University of Utah Athletics
#13 Utah Hosts Oregon State in Annual Blackout Game
10/26/2015 12:00 AM | Football
Oct. 26, 2015
> Saturday, Oct. 31 • 5:00 p.m. MT • Rice-Eccles Stadium
> Televised on Pac-12 Network
> Search #OSUvsUTAH for conversation
> A limited number of bleacher seats and standing room tickets remain for Saturday's game
> Utah is ranked in the Top 25 for the eighth-straight week.
> Utah is 16-3 when ranked in the AP top 10. For Utah's all-time ranking history, see pages 18-19.
> The Utes will wear black uniforms. Fans are also encouraged to wear black attire.
> Utah is 5-2 in blackout games, beating TCU (2008), Wyoming (2009), Oregon State (2011), Cal (2012) and USC (2014), and losing to TCU (2010) and UCLA (2013).
> Utah is bowl eligible for the third time since joining the Pac-12 in 2011.
> Devontae Booker leads the nation in rushing first downs picked up on third down (16) and fourth down (6).
> Travis Wilson has tied the school record for most starts by a quarterback in school history with 33 and his 20 career wins is one away from second.
> Gionni Paul's 17 tackles and 5.5 TFL vs. USC are the highest single-game marks in the Pac-12 this season.
No. 3 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in interceptions (13).
No. 3 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in net punting (42.66).
No. 5 in the nation (No. 2 Pac-12) in fewest penalties (31).
No. 4 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in red zone offense (96.0%, 24-of-25).
No. 7 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in turnover margin (plus 1.14 per game; 19 gained, 11 lost).
No. 7 in the nation (No. 2 Pac-12) in punt return average (18.13).
No. 10 in the nation (No. 2 Pac-12) in completion percentage (69.2, 146-of-211).
No. 1 Pac-12 in rushing defense (113.9).
No. 2 Pac-12 in sacks allowed (10).
No. 2 Pac-12 in time of possession (32:44).
No. 2 Pac-12 in fourth-down conversion percentage (76.9%, 10-of-13).
No. 3 Pac-12 in total defense (371.0), pass efficiency defense (119.1), field goals made (11) and sacks (20.0).
See page 3 for more Utah rankings.
Complete Release in PDF Format 
The Game
> No. 13 Utah (6-1, 3-1 Pac-12) vs. Oregon State (2-5, 0-4 Pac-12)> Saturday, Oct. 31 • 5:00 p.m. MT • Rice-Eccles Stadium
> Televised on Pac-12 Network
> Search #OSUvsUTAH for conversation
> A limited number of bleacher seats and standing room tickets remain for Saturday's game
Halloween game? We gotta do the blackout. Wear black to RES this Saturday! #goutes pic.twitter.com/ElLMiRZOgP
- Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 26, 2015
In the Rankings
> Utah fell 10 places to No. 13 in this week's AP rankings after suffering its first loss of the season last Saturday at USC. The Utes slipped seven places to No. 14 in the Coaches' poll.> Utah is ranked in the Top 25 for the eighth-straight week.
> Utah is 16-3 when ranked in the AP top 10. For Utah's all-time ranking history, see pages 18-19.
Our team leaders will do a great job getting us back on track. They know exactly what we need to do. -kw https://t.co/M1vS0tvOva
- Kyle Whittingham (@UtahCoachWhitt) October 26, 2015
Blackout
> Saturday is the eighth-annual Blackout game in Rice-Eccles Stadium.> The Utes will wear black uniforms. Fans are also encouraged to wear black attire.
> Utah is 5-2 in blackout games, beating TCU (2008), Wyoming (2009), Oregon State (2011), Cal (2012) and USC (2014), and losing to TCU (2010) and UCLA (2013).
Five for the Drive
> With a 6-1 overall record and 3-1 Pac-12 mark, Utah leads the Pac-12 South Division.> Utah is bowl eligible for the third time since joining the Pac-12 in 2011.
> Devontae Booker leads the nation in rushing first downs picked up on third down (16) and fourth down (6).
> Travis Wilson has tied the school record for most starts by a quarterback in school history with 33 and his 20 career wins is one away from second.
> Gionni Paul's 17 tackles and 5.5 TFL vs. USC are the highest single-game marks in the Pac-12 this season.
Sometimes it doesn't seem like it. The guy is EVERYWHERE on the football field. Amazing instincts. -kw https://t.co/8WSzuGuYsK
- Kyle Whittingham (@UtahCoachWhitt) October 26, 2015
Utah Statchat
No. 2 in the nation (No. 2 Pac-12) in takeaways (19).No. 3 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in interceptions (13).
No. 3 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in net punting (42.66).
No. 5 in the nation (No. 2 Pac-12) in fewest penalties (31).
No. 4 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in red zone offense (96.0%, 24-of-25).
No. 7 in the nation (No. 1 Pac-12) in turnover margin (plus 1.14 per game; 19 gained, 11 lost).
No. 7 in the nation (No. 2 Pac-12) in punt return average (18.13).
No. 10 in the nation (No. 2 Pac-12) in completion percentage (69.2, 146-of-211).
No. 1 Pac-12 in rushing defense (113.9).
No. 2 Pac-12 in sacks allowed (10).
No. 2 Pac-12 in time of possession (32:44).
No. 2 Pac-12 in fourth-down conversion percentage (76.9%, 10-of-13).
No. 3 Pac-12 in total defense (371.0), pass efficiency defense (119.1), field goals made (11) and sacks (20.0).
See page 3 for more Utah rankings.
Connections
Oregon State's football staff includes eight members with Utah football ties. Head coach Gary Andersen, defensive backs coach Derrick Odum, defensive line coach Chad Kauha'aha'a and graduate assistant Kameron Yancy all played and coached at Utah. Defensive coordinator Kalani Sitake and linebacker/special teams coach Ilaisa Tuiaki both coached at Utah. Strength coach Evan Simon and director of player personnel Vince Guinta also worked for the Utes.Two-Minute Drill
Utah is making its first appearance of the season on Pac-12 Network this Saturday against Oregon State. Utah is 10-7 in games televised on Pac-12 Network … Receiving midseason All-America accolades are punter Tom Hackett (SI.com, CBSSports.com, USA Today), defensive back Marcus Williams (USA Today) and running back Devontae Booker (SI.com 2nd team). Kyle Whittingham is the CBSSports.com Midseason Coach of the Year … Utah has sold out 35-consecutive games in Rice-Eccles stadium, dating back to the 2010 season opener. Of the sellouts, 32 were played before standing-room only crowds, including the top-two crowds in school history this season (47,825 vs. Michigan and 47,798 vs. Cal).In the Huddle
Sophomore Salesi Uhatafe has moved ahead of Hiva Lutui on this week's depth chart at right guard. The two divide snaps at the position with Uhatafe starting the first five games and Lutui getting the call in the last two games … Kenric Young moves back into the two deep at X receiver behind Kenneth Scott … In last year's double-overtime win over OSU in Corvallis, Devontae Booker rushed for a career-high 229 yards and Kendal Thompson started at quarterback before giving way to Travis Wilson in the second half. See page 2 for more stats from last year's game and the series history … Six true freshmen have played-Britain Covey, Tyrone Smith, Cody Barton, Austin Lee , Caleb Repp and Taylor Loomis-and three (Covey, Smith and Repp) have started.Outside the Lines
There will be a trick or treat party for kids along the Ute Walk route Saturday and those dressed in the best costumes will be invited onto the field for a halftime competition. Kids at the Ute Walk will also receive a Utah football trick or treat bag. The Ute Walk starts at 2:30 p.m. on the corner of Guardsman Way and 500 South … The Kyle Whittingham ESPN700 radio show is Tuesday at 6 p.m. The show is broadcast live from the Desert Edge Brewery at Trolley Square and is free to the public … Use the hashtag #OSUvsUTAH all week to follow the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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